Contabo Dokploy VPS

Paid#3 of 18 in Dokploy Hosting

Contabo Dokploy VPS: A paid, customer-managed VPS option with Dokploy deployment and multi-server features. Ranked #3 of 18 in Dokploy Hosting by our editors (8.7/10); pricing: Paid; best for teams comfortable managing their own Dokploy server.

8.7/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
8.7 / 10
Pricing
Paid
Best for
Teams comfortable managing their own Dokploy server
Free plan
No
Paid from
€5.50/mo
One-click Dokploy deploy
No
Founded
2003 · Munich, Germany
Facts checked
27 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Plans start at €5.50 per month with 4 vCPU cores and 8 GB RAM.
- Supports Git deployments, Compose, Swarm, databases and multi-server setups.
- Includes custom domains, automatic SSL/TLS, monitoring and deployment logs.
Where it doesn't
- You install and maintain Dokploy on the VPS yourself.
- Scaling is manual rather than automatic.
- There is no free plan; the VPS is paid even though Dokploy is free to self-host.

Our verdict on Contabo Dokploy VPS

Contabo Dokploy VPS pairs Contabo cloud virtual servers with Dokploy, a self-hosted platform for deploying applications, databases and Docker Compose workloads. It suits solo developers and small or mid-market teams that want a browser dashboard and are prepared to manage their own server. The setup is customer-managed: Contabo provides the cloud infrastructure, storage and network connectivity, while customers install and maintain Dokploy. That distinction makes it less suitable for buyers seeking a fully managed deployment service.

The three monthly plans scale their listed resources: Dokploy Starter (Cloud VPS 4) costs €5.50 per month and includes 4 vCPU cores, 8 GB RAM and 100 GB SSD; Dokploy Multi-App (Cloud VPS 8) costs €14 per month with 8 vCPU cores, 24 GB RAM and 300 GB SSD; Dokploy Team Deployment (Cloud VPS 16) costs €37 per month with 16 vCPU cores, 64 GB RAM and 500 GB SSD. Auto Backup is available on each plan. Contabo’s page ties the displayed introductory or effective rates to a 24-month subscription; regular pricing and regional taxes may differ. Dokploy itself is free to self-host, but the VPS is paid.

Deployment coverage includes Git-based application deployments, Docker Compose and Docker Swarm, database management, scheduled jobs and automated deployments. Custom domains, automatic SSL/TLS certificates, real-time monitoring, deployment logs and multi-server support extend the platform beyond a single-app workflow. Integrations include GitHub, GitLab, Docker registries, Slack, Discord, Telegram and AWS S3. Scaling is manual, and the product does not offer one-click deployment, so teams wanting managed updates or automatic scaling should consider another option. For operators who value deployment breadth and can handle installation and upkeep, the range of VPS sizes offers room to choose an appropriate resource level.

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Contabo Dokploy VPS pricing

Plans PaidPaid No free plan — trial or paid only. Prices checked 27 Sep 2026.

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Contabo Dokploy VPS fact sheet

Free plan	No
Paid from	€5.50/mo
One-click Dokploy deploy	No
Managed updates	No
Backup frequency	Not verified
Custom domain + SSL	Yes
Scaling mode	Manual
Included storage	100 GB
Free trial	No
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web, Linux
Compliance & security	2FA
Support	Email, Live chat, Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate)
Integrations	7 integrations: GitHub, GitLab, Docker registries, Slack, Discord, Telegram …
Pricing	Paid (source)
Website	contabo.com
Facts checked	27 Sep 2026

Contabo Dokploy VPS integrations

Contabo Dokploy VPS lists 7 integrations on its own site.

GitHub
GitLab
Docker registries
Slack
Discord
Telegram
AWS S3

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